NEWS: Friday sees the return of the “Mighty Mites”

May 23, 2018

Last year the JLMC were delighted to launch the Mighty Mites – a day for U9s to train with ENTP coaches, skate with and meet the England U19s and then play two periods during the Junior International on the Friday night.

The JLMC are equally delighted to confirm that this Friday the Mighty Mites are back!

Forty U9 players (born 2009, 2010 or 2011) will be on the ice on Friday afternoon for their skills and drills before taking dinner and meeting the England Under 19s as they prepare for the international later that evening.

The players are divided into two teams – Team Blue and Team White – and like last year the jersey designs will be released at the very last minute.

JLMC Chair Jacqueline Pye said: “We want to provide an experience of the “Conference Weekend” to players who are not currently eligible for selection to the Conference teams.

“This means that this opportunity is aimed at players born in development years and limited to 34 out-skaters and 6 goalies.

“Last year’s launch of the Mighty Mites was a great success, the day was very well received and we were keen to do it again. When we opened the event this year the places were taken in a flash.

“I hope that the players and their parents enjoy the day and that all of the supporters at the Junior International cheer on the Mites loud and proud too!”